In Nigeria, over 99,000 cases of coronavirus have been recorded.
It is not immediately clear if he had a recent contact with the Pope.
Some Pentecostals are trivialising issues around COVID -19.
Mr. Thakur said the vaccines would be made available on concessional terms.
Many healthcare workers are contracting the virus in private health facilities, the government said.
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The Nigerian government had notified citizens of an expected shipment of 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, due to arrive in the country late January.
“Maybe the Chief Imams, the Bishops, top musicians and our sports personalities,” he said.
However, SAGE recommendation assured that the vaccine has been found safe and effective for some known medical conditions.
Players are to refrain from hugging or getting too close to each other, especially during goal celebrations.
Prominent Nigerians are willing to be among the first set of Nigerians to receive the vaccine on live television to help drive acceptance.
